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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating."
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hertle Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy, I had new drains installed and new gravel I'm very pleased and will recommend these guys to anyone. Very pleased from start to finish"
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Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K & L Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"K & L Excavating removed an inground fuel oil tank, hauled it away and filled in the hole. I was impressed with their professionalism and they left the area looking great. They had the right equipment and were cleaned up and gone in 2 hours and 45 minutes."
Landscaping Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Fencing Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Stone & Gravel Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oak and Stone Excavating and Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Oak and Stone re-did our larger-than-average gravel driveway. They were very pleasant to work with, and very responsive while trying to get everything set up. Really nice folks who take pride in their work. The quality of the work itself is top-notch, and they were in and out in a single day, including a full re-grade (the thing looked like the surface of the moon) and some expansion besides. Thoroughly impressed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Southern solutions
5.0(
7
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"The young man did an outstanding job , the Edging was really nice and the Mowing Looked Really Good!! He also Cleaned up a bunch of debris I had stacked up in the corner! I would Definitely hire him again and he was very Professional and Respectful!!"
Landscape
Before- clearing
Ditch clearing
Lawn service
Lawn care

+60

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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